By the looks of it, the Air Force wants to get new wings for the A-10 Thunderbolt ground-attack aircraft at jet speeds.
The service on Thursday released a draft request for proposal in preparation of having defense companies submit ideas on how best to develop new wings for the remaining portion of the A-10 fleet, according to a solicitation on FedBizOps.
"We request any questions or comments to these documents be submitted to the Contracting Office by Feb. 23," the draft said. "Due to potential A-10 groundings, this acquisition is being expedited to the maximum extent possible."
The draft schedule indicates the Air Force intends to start reviewing proposals by June 5. It will select a winner for the contract award in spring 2019, the tentative schedule says. Read More
The service on Thursday released a draft request for proposal in preparation of having defense companies submit ideas on how best to develop new wings for the remaining portion of the A-10 fleet, according to a solicitation on FedBizOps.
"We request any questions or comments to these documents be submitted to the Contracting Office by Feb. 23," the draft said. "Due to potential A-10 groundings, this acquisition is being expedited to the maximum extent possible."
The draft schedule indicates the Air Force intends to start reviewing proposals by June 5. It will select a winner for the contract award in spring 2019, the tentative schedule says. Read More